Methylcellulose is a common ingredient found in alternative meat products, which acts as an emulsifier and alternative to gelatin. However, it is also commonly used as a laxative, which may cause dehydration and other health issues, spurring the need to look for a replacement for this in newer items. To respond to this call, Fiberstar Inc. has created a product portfolio of methylcellulose-free solutions for meat substitutes, all containing equal amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. These … [Read more...] about Fiberstar Inc. citrus fiber for clean label meat alternatives launched
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Thermo Fisher Scientific releases new food safety solution
To cater to the need of more cost-effective solid-phase extraction solutions utilised in the food and pharmaceutical industry, Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched its QuEChERS portfolio. These easy-to-use sample extraction and cleanup kits allows for cleaner extracts for liquid chromatographic analysis. Products include pre-weighted, high-quality salts and sorbents. These eliminate salt clumping during sample preparation, which results in more accurate and reproducible results. … [Read more...] about Thermo Fisher Scientific releases new food safety solution
BENEO expands production of prebiotic chicory root fibre
Ingredients supplier BENEO has invested about €30 million to increase the global production of prebiotic chicory root fibre to meet the rising consumer demand. This involves an investment program that expands the capabilities of its facilities located in Pemuco, Chile and Oreye, Belgium. Utilised in the food and feed industry, products that contain chicory root fibre inulin is estimated to reach value worth $11.84 billion by 2028. Inulin and oligofructose, both found in chicory root fibre, … [Read more...] about BENEO expands production of prebiotic chicory root fibre
